Conservationists celebrate return of rare seabird decades after its disappearance: ‘It was so thrilling to discover these’ Posted on July 16, 2024 Off the coast of Chile, a Peruvian diving petrel — a rare seabird known to locals as a “yunco” — has been spotted for the first time in decades, Earth.com reported. Island Conservation, a nonprofit organization that focuses on restoring island ecosystems and preventing the extinction of vulnerable species, has been leading efforts for several years … Read More from Conservationists celebrate return of rare seabird decades after its disappearance: ‘It was so thrilling to discover these’
’PERFECT RAT STORM’: Toronto, Ottawa seek ways to fight increasingly visible rodents Posted on July 16, 2024 Efforts are underway to combat growing rat populations in two of Ontario’s largest cities, as the rodents that typically lurk underground become more visible thanks to a combination of construction and climate change. In Toronto, the municipality’s infrastructure committee recently adopted a motion asking city council to direct staff to craft an “action plan” to … Read More from ’PERFECT RAT STORM’: Toronto, Ottawa seek ways to fight increasingly visible rodents
Large rats run around Galway playground as children warned ‘be careful’ Posted on July 16, 2024 Galway people have been warned after large rats were seen prowling a children’s playground this week. The vermin were spotted in Mervue playground on Monday as a photo showed them sniffing around the edges of the area where children play. The photo was shared on social media as people were told: “Rats, Mervue playground. Be … Read More from Large rats run around Galway playground as children warned ‘be careful’
